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Newly Diagnosed

The days right after a diagnosis can feel unreal. You do not have to make every decision at once, and you do not have to feel any particular way.

Here are a few gentle first steps and reminders — take what helps and leave the rest.

Gentle first steps

There is no perfect order. Start with whatever feels possible.

  • Write down your questions as they come.
  • Ask who on your care team you can call between visits.
  • Invite one trusted person to help you keep track of information.
  • Give yourself permission to feel however you feel.

You are allowed to take this one breath, one step, one day at a time.

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